Obituaries

 

Nona Janvier (nee Hunter) of Ottawa, passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, March 26, 2015. She was 59.  

Nona was the loving wife of Gilles Courchaine, and loving mother of Jordan Janvier of Edmonton and Kalisha Janvier of Ottawa.

She was dear sister of Rhonda Lepage (Robert) of Cornwall, Donna Seguin (Fern) of Eston, Saskatchewan, Gerry Hunter (Elizabeth) of Okatoks, Alberta, Wally Hunter (Evelyn) of Morrisburg, Brenda Grant of Morrisburg, Dennis Hunter (Judy) of Morrisburg and Cecil Hunter (Judy) of Ingleside.  

Nona will be fondly remembered by grandchildren Laila, Naomi and Anika.  She is also survived by nieces and nephews.  

Friends called at the Marsden and McLaughlin Funeral Home, Williamsburg, on Monday, March 30th from 11 a.m. until time of the funeral service at 1 p.m. 

The service was conducted by Brian Barr.  Interment followed at Mount Pleasant Cemetery, Morrisburg.  

Pallbearers were Wally Hunter, Dennis Hunter, Cecil Hunter, Oak Hunter, Given Hunter and Lane Hunter.  

Donations to the Ottawa Regional Cancer Centre would be gratefully acknowledged by the family.  Online condolences may be made at marsdenmclaughlin.com. 

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It is with profound sadness that we announce the tragic passing on Tuesday, February 24, 2015, of Peter John Rémillard. 

Peter was the loved husband of Patricia of Morrisburg and the devoted father of Liam of Kingston.  He was the dear brother of Richard (Alexandra) of Ottawa and Kathleen (Gary) Broadhurst of Knowlton, QC., and  the cherished brother-in-law of Nancy Boucher (Raymond Conley) of Toronto and George (late Kathleen) Gamble of Guelph. 

He will be sadly missed by nieces Melissa, Kelly, Meghan, Kristen, Caroline and nephews James, Evan, Nicolas and Patrick.  He is survived by his father Romeo of Montreal and was predeceased by his mother Margaret (nee Paisley).  

Peter Rémillard graduated from McGill University in 1977, with a Bachelor of Civil and Common Law.  Peter was fluent in English, French and German, with the latter language honed overseas on student work exchanges.  

After articling with the Toronto Law Firm of Holden Murdock in 1978, he was first called to the Ontario Bar in 1979, and then later called to the Barreau du Quebec / Quebec Bar in 1983.

Peter joined the law firm of Gorrell and Grenkie in Morrisburg, Cardinal, and Ingleside, Ontario, in 1980, and became partner in the firm in 1983.  Although he grew up in a big city (Montréal), Peter really embraced small town life, which is what attracted him to Morrisburg in the first place.

His practice focused on corporate, commercial (farm), tax, real estate, and estate planning.  The firm expanded into the Chesterville area with the acquisition of Cass Grenkie Rémillard in 1990.  To enhance the service offerings for his clients, Peter completed the Certified Financial Planning Program and was awarded the CFP designation in 1999. 

Peter had significant community involvement, which included the Canadian Cancer Society, Chamber of Commerce, local Business Improvement Area Association, Municipal Council, St. Mary’s Parent Council, Upper Canada Playhouse, and the Winchester Hospital Foundation. 

However, there was one specific community organization that became a passion and a way of life. Peter, a devoted family man, started with Therien Jiu-Jitsu and Kickboxing in 2001 with his son Liam, because of his interest in the Martial Arts.  Although his sports interests began with  marathon running, Peter started training jiu-jitsu with Liam. He was then joined by his wife Pat, making martial arts, kickboxing, a family activity. 

Martial Arts became integral to Peter’s work-life balance, providing relaxation, socialization, and the mental and physical challenge he sought. 

After receiving his Brown Belt, Liam put his training on pause to attend university: however Peter continued on with Jiu-Jitsu and Kick boxing.  In spite of physical challenges associated with recent ankle and knee surgeries, resulting from earlier marathon running injuries, Peter established a goal to work towards earning his Black Belt. 

In 2011, at the age of 59, Peter endured a five-hour test and successfully earned his Black Belt. The Black Belt achievement, a significant one, is associated with achieving excellence, something Peter strived for in everything he did.

Peter then went on to successfully complete the Can Ryu Jiu-Jitsu Teaching Program and became a Sensei. 

Sensei Peter was a respected teacher and positive motivator taking great pride in other people’s accomplishments. He referred to the club as a second family, and he was much loved by all members of the dojo. 

Sensei Peter was instrumental in initiating a new Executive Program enabling a more mature crowd to learn the benefits of Jiu-Jitsu and of self-defence. On and off the mat, Sensei Peter was the most selfless, enthusiastic and genuine person you could ever hope to meet.  He will always remain a part of the Therien Jiu-Jitsu Chesterville Family. 

Fundamentally, Peter was a world class people person. He relished being with family and friends, and working with business partners and clients in helping them solve problems. He was always there for everyone.

Of course, if you know him, you knew that he was usually 15 to 30 minutes late, because he would talk to people, and people confided in him. No one minded, because everyone knew what was holding him up, and that he would take all the time in the world needed to help everyone through the rough spots.

In one way or another, Peter was always looking after others. It is now Peter’s turn to be looked after. Forever rest in sweet and blissful peace. 

Arrangements were entrusted to Parker Funeral Home in Morrisburg. Condolences may be left at www.parkerofmorrisburg.com.

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Dr. Charles Miller, FRCS, Edinburgh, FRCS, England and FRCS, Canada, passed away on February 23, 2015, at the Cornwall Community Hospital, with his family at his side.  

Dr. Miller was the beloved husband of Cheryl Miller (Prosser) and much loved father of daughter Kristine Boulerice (Claude) of Kanata and son Trent (Debbi) of Toronto. 

He will be sadly missed by his two grandchildren Matthew and Michael of Kanata. He was predeceased by his father James, mother, Elizabeth (Wight), and his brother Ian.  

Dr. Miller was born in Kelso, Scotland, on February 7, 1927.  He immigrated to Canada in 1964, and worked in Saskatchewan and Manitoba until moving to Ontario in 1967.  

In May, 1967, he helped establish the branch of the St. Lawrence Medical Clinic in Ingleside, and performed surgery at Winchester District Memorial Hospital.

He opened his surgical office in Cornwall, in October, 1969, and worked at both the General and Hotel Dieu Hospitals performing General, Thoracic and Vascular surgery plus Permanent Transvenous Pacemakers.  

To meet the needs of his patients and the community, Dr. Miller started the Pacemaker Clinic in Cornwall in 1971.

He wrote multiple publications and was working on a publication for Vascular Surgery when he retired in July, 1994. 

An informal memorial service will be held on Sunday, May 31, 2015, at the Parker Funeral Home, 28 Sir James Morris Drive, Morrisburg, between 1-3  p.m.  Burial will follow at the Fairview Cemetery, Mariatown. 

Memorial donations to The War Amps would be gratefully acknowledged by his family.  Condolences may be made at www.parkerofmorrisburg.com

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A lifetime resident of the area, Ruth Casselman passed away peacefully at her son’s home on Wednesday, March 4, 2015. She was 97.

Ruth was born in Williamsburg, on February 24, 1918, to her parents Howard and Ethel Merkley (nee Alford).  She attended local schools, and in 1940 she graduated from Ottawa Normal School.

On July 21, 1948, at St. Peter’s Lutheran Church in Williamsburg, Ruth married Cecil Casselman and together they had two children, Mary and Michael.  

A dedicated teacher and principal, Ruth’s teaching career began in the rural schools of Dundas county. In 1960, she moved to Grenville county, and taught at Oxford-on-Rideau.  The Augusta board appointed Ruth principal of Maynard Public School in 1961.  From 1964-67 she was principal at Algonquin Public School and she spent the last nine years of her teaching career as principal of Maitland Public School.

During her years in the teaching profession, Ruth held the welfare of her pupils foremost in her mind. Her qualities of honesty and integrity stood her in good stead, in whatever community she served.  

Ruth was a dedicated member of St. Peter’s Lutheran Church, and she served as a member of the Evangelical Lutheran Women for many years.  

Ruth is survived by her children Mary Osborne (Fred) of R.R. # 1 Williamsburg and Mike (Cindy) of R.R.# 1 Williamsburg, her grandchildren Ryan, Sheena, Kaitlin and her great-grandson Isaac.

She was predeceased by her husband Cecil and her sisters Hilda Marcellus, Trude Barkley, Edna Merkley and Rena Merkley.  She is also survived by nieces and nephews.  

Friends called at the Marsden and McLaughlin Funeral Home, Williamsburg, on Friday, March 6th from 7-9 p.m. and Saturday, March 7th from 10 a.m. until time of the funeral service at 11 a.m. The service was conducted by Rev. Diane Raddatz.  

Spring interment of cremated remains will be at Maple Ridge Cemetery, Chesterville.  

Donations to the South Dundas Community Lutheran Church in Williamsburg or Dundas County Hospice would be gratefully acknowledged by the family.  Online condolences may be made at marsdenmclaughlin.com.

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A resident of Iroquois for the past 52 years, Ron Graham passed away suddenly at home on Friday, February 27, 2015. He was 79.

Ron was born in Billings, Ontario, on January 16, 1936, to his parents Roy and Jane Graham (nee Spratt). He grew up on a farm two miles west of South Mountain and attended the South Mountain continuation school. 

When he wasn’t attending school or working on the farm, Ron enjoyed swimming and fishing in the Nation River, playing hockey and dog sledding.  

While in high school Ron met Clara McShane and on June 4, 1960, they were married and moved from South Mountain to Prescott. They were blessed with the birth of two children, a son Bruce in 1962, and a daughter Sharon in 1964.  

Ron worked for the Ministry of Transportation (MTO) for 37 years. He dedicated his career to engineering and construction, and retired as the Head of Quality Assurance.  Following his retirement from the MTO, Ron went to work for several consulting firms and was still working until he passed away.

Ron was a devoted member of Iroquois United Church.

He enjoyed woodworking and having a cup of coffee and conversation with his friends.   

Ron is survived by his children Bruce and his wife Debbie of Sault Ste. Marie and Sharon and her husband John Westendorp of Kingston, his granddaughters Stephanie Graham (Steven Goldie), Rachelle Graham and Alexandria Westendorp and his loving companion Sue Whyte.  He was predeceased by his wife Clara.  He is also survived by nieces and nephews.  

Friends called at the Marsden and McLaughlin Funeral Home, Iroquois, on Tuesday 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. 

Funeral service was held at Iroquois United Church on Wednesday, March 4th at 11 a.m., with Rev. Valerie Vande Wiele officiating.  Cremation followed.  

Pallbearers were Chris McShane, Barry McShane, Dale McDermott, Larry St. Pierre, Mike McQuaid and Steve Taylor.  Honorary pallbearers were Walter McShane, Ron Brown, Charles Farlinger, Bill MacDonald, Kent McDermidand Bill Lee.  

Spring interment of cremated remains will be at South Gower Cemetery.

Donations to Iroquois United Church would be gratefully acknowledged by the family.  Online condolences may be made at marsdenmclaughlin.com. 

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A resident of the Brinston area for the past 60 years, Marie Bosman passed at the London Health Sciences Centre on Wednesday, February 25, 2015.  She was 98.  

Marie was born in Elst, The Netherlands, on December 3, 1916, to her parents Hendrik  and Maria Vink.  She was the oldest of 11 children, and she worked hard on the family farm.  She got her papers for milking cows and worked for various farmers in the area of Elst.

 Marie met her future husband Johan Bosman at her sister’s place. Johan told her he was going to Canada, and he would send for her which he did in 1950.  Marie immigrated to Canada in November 1950, and they were married in Renfrew just two weeks after her arrival.  Following their marriage, Johan and Marie were blessed with three children, Rita, John and Henry.   

With their family complete they worked hard on their farm west of Brinston. Their home welcomed many visitors and Sunday morning church attendance was mandatory. Marie was a faithful Christian lady, and she shared this faith with all of her family and friends.   

Marie did not like it when men helped in the kitchen. She believed kitchen duties were to be completed only by ladies.

Over the years, she helped to clean the Timothy Christian School and the Church. She actively supported all church related functions by either volunteering at the event or by making food. Her specialty was making raisin bread for the Timothy Christian School Bazaar   

Marie and Johan visited Holland on several occasions to visit with their family and friends there and celebrate special birthdays and anniversaries. They always had a huge garden, and they were happy to share their produce with their neighbours.   

Marie is survived by her children Rita Jeninga (Harry) of London, John (Debbie) of Ingleside and Henry (Susan) of Brouseville and by her siblings Grada, Metjie, Corrie, Diny, all of Holland and Agnes VanDodewaard of Iroquois.

Maria will be fondly remembered by seven grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren. 

She was predeceased by her husband Johan in 2002, her parents Hendrikus and Maria Vink, her sisters Jo and Elly, her brothers Wim, Broer and Gerrit, her sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, nieces and a great-nephew.  

She was a loving Tante to her nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews, and she is survived by many cousins.  

Friends called at the Marsden and McLaughlin Funeral Home, Williamsburg, on Monday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m.  Funeral service was held at the Williamsburg Christian Reformed Church on Tuesday, March 3rd at 11 a.m. with Rev. John Noordhof officiating.   

Pallbearers were John Bosman, Henry Bosman, Harry Jeninga, Rodney Jeninga, John Bosman Jr. and Noel Hayes.        

Spring interment will be at New Union Cemetery, Williamsburg.   

Donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation or Timothy Christian School would be gratefully acknowledged by the family. 

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Beulah Jean Coughler of Morrisburg passed away peacefully at Longfields Manor, Ottawa on Sunday, February 22, 2015. She was in her 92nd year. 

Beulah lived on Alice Street in Morrisburg, for many years.  As a young lady she worked at the Civic Hospital. She baby sat many children through the years, and as her parents aged she took care of them as well.

Beulah was an excellent seamstress; being self-employed was how she made her living. She never married and family and her church were of prime importance to her.  She moved in later years to Longfields Manor in Ottawa to be closer to her church family.

Beaulah was the loving sister of Denelda McKoy and Joyce Bellefontaine, both of Cornwall. 

She was cherished aunt of Sheila and Wayne McHaffie of Morrisburg, and she will be sadly missed by numerous nieces Rita, Linda, Aileen, Louella, Barbara, nephews Raymond, Marshall, John and cousins.

Beulah is also survived by many great nieces and nephews as well as many great-great nieces and nephews.  

She was predeceased by her parents Andrew and Pearl (nee Froats) Coughler, sisters Aileen Coughler, Lillian Brunet, brothers Miles, John, Nelson, Basil and Wendell Coughler, nieces Shirley, Marlene, Yvonne, Patsy, Anna and nephew Charles.

Family and friends were received at the Parker Funeral Home, 28 Sir James Morris Drive, Morrisburg on Thursday from 2–4 and 7–9 p.m. 

The funeral service was held in the chapel on Friday, February 27, 2015, at 11 a.m.  The Officiant was Wayne Van Den Dries and the organist was Anna Crandlemire. The hymns sung were ‘My Saviour Bids Me Sing His Praise’ and ‘In Lowliness the Saviour Came’.

Spring interment will be at the  Finch Community Cemetery.  Memorial donations to Winchester District Memorial Hospital will be gratefully acknowledged.

Condolences may be made at www.parkerofmorrisburg.com

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A longtime resident of Iroquois, Garry Barkey passed away peacefully at Winchester District Memorial Hospital on February 16th 2015. He was 74.

Garry was born in Toronto, on May 3rd 1941, to his parents Arthur and Kathleen Barkey.

He moved to Renfrew with his family at age 10. After his school years, Garry worked at Caldwell Linen Mills in Iroquois where he met his future wife Judy. Garry and Judy were married in 1966, at Iroquois United Church. 

In 1977, Garry and his brother Donald opened Prescott Jewellers. Garry ran the store in Prescott for over 30 years, and then opened another store in Morrisburg in 2004, before retiring in 2009.

Garry was a proud member of the Iroquois Matilda Lions Club for over 48 years. He enjoyed volunteering his time and serving the community. Garry was also an associate member of the Iroquois Legion. He was a regular card player and loved to play bridge and cribbage.

It’s hard to talk about Garry without talking about golf. He was an active member of the Iroquois Golf Club for more than 45 years. You could say that golf was his passion, and he loved nothing more than to be out on the course with his friends. He will be missed by all.

Garry is survived by his dearly beloved wife Judy (nee Pulfer) of Iroquois. He was loving father of Rhonda (Mark) Shaver and Jason all of Iroquois, and dear brother of Donald (Norma) of Renfrew.

He will be sadly missed by his grandchildren Ty and Kyla and his bother-in-law Wayne (Shirley) Pulfer and sister-in-law Valerie (Terry) Bladon. He is also survived by many nieces and nephews.

Garry was predeceased by his parents Arthur and Kathleen and his brother Roy and his wife Shirley.

Family and friends called at the Marsden and McLaughlin Funeral Home in Iroquois, on Thursday, February 19, from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. A Lions service was held at the funeral home on Thursday evening at 6 p.m., and a Legion service Thursday evening at 6:45 p.m. 

Funeral service was held at the funeral home on Friday, February 20, 2015 at 1 p.m. Donations to Winchester Hospital or Canadian Blood Services would be gratefully acknowledged by the family.

Online condolences may be made at marsdenmclaughlin.com. Spring interment will be at the Iroquois Point Cemetery, Iroquois.

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After a difficult few years of declining health, Douglas Reagh  Simpson passed away peacefully on the evening of Friday, February 13, 2015. He was 81 years old.  

Reagh leaves behind his beloved wife Lorraine, two sons Todd and Dean, grandchildren Adam, Cameron and MacKenzie, his sister Anita (John Hagen), his brother Donald (Elva), a niece and nephews.

Born and educated in Sydney, Nova Scotia, Reagh lived and worked for a time in the eastern Arctic working on the DEW Line. Following that he lived and worked in the Montreal area for many years before retiring in Iroquois, Ontario.  

Reagh’s life is characterized by four great loves–his love of flying and every aspect of aeronautical affairs; his abiding connection with special places, Cape Breton, the summer cottage in PEI, small airports where he and his friends were involved in grass roots flying; and above all his love, loyalty and generosity for his family and friends guided every action.  

He was a leading expert in corporate aeronautics, flying and maintaining his own airplanes and customizing corporate aircraft from assembly line to customer delivery.

Reagh enjoyed the respect, confidence and affection of colleagues from every walk of life. 

His open ways, his storytelling, his warm hospitality and his sense of humour will be missed. 

A celebration of Reagh’s life will be announced at a later date.  Donations to a charity of choice may be made in Reagh’s memory.

Reagh’s family will be forever grateful to his caregivers for their dedicated service during his last months at home. 

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A lifetime resident of Chesterville, Donald Smith passed away suddenly at home on Sunday, February 1, 2015. He was 83.

Donald was born in Winchester Township, on August 29, 1931, to his parents Lloyd and Lola Smith (nee Hummel).   Donnie was a second class boiler engineer and retired from the federal government.

He had a great love for sports, especially hockey and fastball.  Donald played junior hockey in Chesterville, and in 1952, he played for the Russell Intermediates. He then travelled overseas to Scotland in 1953-1954 to play for The Dundee Tigers. 

 Upon returning to Canada, Donald played for the Kemptville Royals Hockey Team from 1955-1957. He was a member of the Royals team that won The Citizen Shield during the 1955-1956 season.  He also played for The Williamsburg Fuel Jets Hockey Team.   

In addition to being a talented hockey player, Donnie pitched fastball for various teams. He pitched for Williamsburg in the Dundas League where they were champions during the seasons of 1952-1953 and 1954-1955. 

In later years, still having a passion for sports, he coached hockey and fastball.  He was an avid Toronto Maple Leafs fan and he enjoyed attending the coffee club at the Chesterville Legion, socializing with friends. 

Donald is survived by his children Jeff Smith (Melinda) of Morrisburg and Joanne McCrea (Mike) of Spencerville and his sisters Marjorie Wouters of Chesterville and Helen Baker (Joe) of Chesterville.

Donald will be fondly remembered by grandchildren Maggie, Carrie, Kelly, Kayla, Curtis and great-grandchildren Reavyn, Jaeger, Olivia and Spencer. He is also survived by nieces and nephews.  

He was predeceased by his parents Lloyd and Lola Smith (nee Hummell), his grandson Lucas McCrea, his sister Lois Russell, his brother Charles Smith and his brothers-in-law Keith Russell and Louis Wouters.  

There was no visitation or funeral service.  Spring interment of cremated remains will be at Maple Ridge Cemetery, Chesterville.

Arrangements entrusted to the Marsden and McLaughlin Funeral Home in Chesterville.  Donations to Chesterville Legion would be gratefully acknowledged by the family.  Online condolences may be made at marsdenmclaughlin.com.

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